RTBC – 2022 – Panel Highlights and Takeaways
Session I – New Events in Established Markets
- Not just about ROI
- Lots of partners to keep happy
- Have to take the long term view to determine success
Session II – Post Shutdown – What Have We Learned
- Electronic waivers are the way to go because it makes the process easier on so many levels
- Using QR codes and other electronic methods can save you money
- Tech is our friend, and EPARTRADE is not competition to PRI
Session III – Using Technology to Create Efficiency
- Tech can save money and make racing safer
- Efficiency is the key behind all new tech integration
- Safety related purchases can also be used for other purposes
Session IV – Off – Road Motorsports
- From crisis comes opportunity
- Off road successful because its accessible but also because it has so many levels to hit all budgets while appealing to manufacturers on so many levels
- Not just racing, its an experience, its a lifestyle. Its not overly sanitized which makes it relatable
Session V – Reaching and Engaging New Fans
- We are in the entertainment business not just the racing business and also in the service business.
- Race fans still want a show and drama, someone to cheer for or against
- Tough to attract new fans but you need to speak to them where they live which is online and on social media
Session VI – Digital Monetization Opportunities
- Motorsports is more fun than stick and ball sports
- You are never too old to get smarter
- Services like Digital Throttle can be a good addition to your strategy by adding another revenue stream.
Session VII – Track Related Real Estate Development
- If you design it right, they will build and buy
- Zoning issues can be minimized if you pick the right parcel of land .
- Design a fast and memorable track but do it safe
Session VIII – Grow Your Business with Actionable Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE & I)
1, Not just a buzz word it’s good business
- Its the right thing to do to build new people
- Lack of opportunity is holding people back not a lack of skills
Session IX – Media and Streaming
- Don’t fake it be genuine
- Some of the same issues people complain about with streaming were an issue years ago with real TV too.
- Every event is viable to find an audience, big or small